Thoughts on non-kit wearing cyclist.
09-13-14, 06:07 PM
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Thoughts on non-kit wearing cyclist.
Let us say that a 20 year-old passed you while riding his 80's road bike wearing only gym shorts and a t shirt.
09-13-14, 06:09 PM
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OK, this has happened. What is the question?
09-13-14, 06:17 PM
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You just described my usual riding "Kit" exactly. I'm in my 30s though. Old enough to know better but still young enough not to care.
09-13-14, 06:23 PM
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Well clearly you need to jump on his wheel, suck it for a while, then attack half a block before your turn out. That will show him! 
09-13-14, 06:31 PM
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Not sure what you're asking.
Lots of riders wear non-kit clothing while cycling. I have kit and wear it on group and other organized rides, but frequently ride in t-shirt and jean shorts with lace up MTB shoes when I'm out for recreation, fitness or commuting. He was actually dressed very appropriately for riding a 1980s bike back when kit was the exception rather than the rule. Take a look at this picture from the BikeCentenial in 1976.
Lots of riders wear non-kit clothing while cycling. I have kit and wear it on group and other organized rides, but frequently ride in t-shirt and jean shorts with lace up MTB shoes when I'm out for recreation, fitness or commuting. He was actually dressed very appropriately for riding a 1980s bike back when kit was the exception rather than the rule. Take a look at this picture from the BikeCentenial in 1976.
09-13-14, 06:45 PM
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I'd ask him if he ever thought about racing.
09-13-14, 06:57 PM
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I guess I don't care much about the persons clothing.
09-13-14, 07:16 PM
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Actually, I guess it depends on what kind of a ride I'm on. If it's a commute or a recovery ride, I wouldn't think anything of it. But if I'm in the middle of short duration intervals and a kid blows by me, I am going to be impressed no matter what kind of bike or what he's wearing.
09-13-14, 07:24 PM
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I don't care. If he's faster than me so what? Its not a race. I wear bike shorts because my saddle requires it. As to what others wear? Not my concern.
09-13-14, 07:53 PM
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It's not a race unless it's a race.
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09-13-14, 08:12 PM
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09-13-14, 08:14 PM
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You call her a Fred and try to catch her wheel because being dropped is hard on your ego.
09-13-14, 08:15 PM
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Not sure what you're asking.
Lots of riders wear non-kit clothing while cycling. I have kit and wear it on group and other organized rides, but frequently ride in t-shirt and jean shorts with lace up MTB shoes when I'm out for recreation, fitness or commuting. He was actually dressed very appropriately for riding a 1980s bike back when kit was the exception rather than the rule. Take a look at this picture from the BikeCentenial in 1976.
Lots of riders wear non-kit clothing while cycling. I have kit and wear it on group and other organized rides, but frequently ride in t-shirt and jean shorts with lace up MTB shoes when I'm out for recreation, fitness or commuting. He was actually dressed very appropriately for riding a 1980s bike back when kit was the exception rather than the rule. Take a look at this picture from the BikeCentenial in 1976.
09-13-14, 08:44 PM
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Who the hell cares what anyone is wearing.....god forbid that someone is not wearing the "appropriate attire." Live and let live.
09-13-14, 09:31 PM
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You can pass quietly, but a quick "hello", "good afternoon", "nice day, eh ?" etc... is fine too.
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Passed by a 20yr old in shorts and a t-shirt? Happens all the time, with me. Has been happening for the past 30yrs and more. Never have worried about it. There are always "bigger" fish in the sea. Never had a problem with that.
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If it ever happens again, don't freak out. Just keep pedaling.
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